BA Interior Architecture
About this course
BA (Hons) in Interior Architecture, an architecture degree centred on the spatial organisation, planning, and design of interior environments within buildings. Core topics include Design & Creative Practice, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Systems Design, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Global & Comparative Perspective. The course offers an optional work placement year and an optional study abroad year. The first year introduces fundamental design principles and historical paradigms through modules such as Introduction to Design Project 1.1, Introduction to Theory 1, Introduction to Technology 1, and Interior Architecture Project 1.2. The second year builds on spatial awareness, theory, and regulatory principles through modules like Interior Architecture Project 2.1, Interior Architecture Project 2.2, Interior Architecture Theory 2, and Interior Architecture Technology 2. The final year focuses on advanced complex design proposals and self-directed briefs via modules such as Interior Architecture Project 3.1, Interior Architecture Project 3.2, Interior Architecture Theory 3, and Interior Architecture Technology 3.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 96 to 112 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
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What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 88%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 86%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 87%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 7%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 23 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 45%
- Architects, Chartered Architectural Technologists, Planning Officers, Surveyors and Construction Professionals: 20%
- Design occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 80%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 85 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 29%
- North West: 17%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 15%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 17%
- South East: 7%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 100 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Design Project 1.1
- Introduction to Theory 1
- Introduction to Technology 1
- Interior Architecture Project 1.2
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Interior Architecture Project 2.1
- Interior Architecture Project 2.2
- Interior Architecture Theory 2
- Interior Architecture Technology 2
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work Placement Year
- Study abroad year
- Work Placement Semester
- Study Abroad Semester
- Interior Architecture Project 3.1
- Interior Architecture Project 3.2
- Interior Architecture Theory 3
- Interior Architecture Technology 3
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £31,000. The £26,500 median after five years is £2,500 less than the UK median for Architecture.
What do graduates of BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 135 UCAS points.
Is BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University accredited?
Yes. Prescribed by the Architects Registration Board (ARB) for the purpose of registration in the UK.
Does BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BA Interior Architecture at Northumbria University?
87% of students continued into their second year, and 7% left higher education.